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FRANCE AND ABSOLUTISM
Absolutism
supported by Church
Absolute power was considered a divine right
king was God’s representative
thinkers considered a monarchy to best possible political system
majority of the European states
except England and Holland
where parliamentary systems
MODERN AGE
all power was held by king
kings increased power
absolute monarchies were established
KING LOUIS XIV
characteristics
Unrestricted power of monarch
made laws and governed decrees
administrative officials
came from bourgeoisie
expanded diplomatic corps
large court of advisors
lived in the luxurious Palace of Versailles
Increased the number of officials
secretaries of state, police, mayors and magistrates
board of governors
Prime Minister or Chancellor
professional army
had access to better weapons and built defensive fortresses
intervened in the economy
instigating developments for his own benefit
